In addition to reaching the Champions League final twice, Atletico have also won the Copa del Rey, the Europa League, Uefa Super Cup and Spanish Super Cup under the 46-year-old’s leadership.

Asked if he had thought about resigning after Saturday’s defeat, Simeone added: “I am thinking that I have to start thinking. It’s a logical question for you to ask after a defeat like the one we’ve suffered today.

“We had the chance to become champions, we didn’t take that chance. We need to continue working, I have to think things out on my part – that’s what I’m doing now.

“What is clear to me is that nobody remembers the losers. We have to get over this and heal our wounds.”